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Property Details

Very clean, ranch style cottage, completely winterized, at the lake level with no steps. Drive to the cottage on paved road, well maintained by the town. Park right next to the cottage. Winter is no problem, the town plows early and frequently if needed.On the west side of Cayuga Lake with spectacular sunrises if you are an early riser. Located midway up the lake on the west side, 18 miles N of Ithaca. Very clean with 4 bedrooms, 1 with a queen sized bed, 2 have double beds and 1 has 2 single beds. Reading lights near all beds. Maximum 8 persons unless previously approved by owners. Large well equipped updated kitchen , big dining room overlooking the lake, large stone fireplace in living room, nice yards, porch with chairs and round table for eating, gas grill, historic gazebo next to the lake with 2 swings, as well as a large dock with a nice beach for swimming. Quiet residential neighborhood - no large gatherings permitted, again, unless previously approved by owners.

Sleeps 8

4 Bedrooms

1 Bathroom

Parking

Garden

Barbecue

Pets welcome

Internet

Dish washer

Washing machine

Towels provided

Linens provided

Recent Review

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Family friendly, cozy cottage in midst of Cayuga Wine Trail.

http://www.vacationrentals.com/listing/p7013020

SheldrakeCayuga Lake

John D.

5

New tradition: Thanksgiving at this great cottage

5 of 5

We have had our last 2 thanksgiving vacations here and it has been great. Great cottage, great views and great fireplace. Maxine and Paul are also great. We can't wait till next Thanksgiving. Sign us up please.

Submitted: Dec 13, 2014

Stayed: Nov 2014

Source:
Vacation Rentals

Owner's Response: Thanks Jay! It's always a pleasure having your Thanksgiving group at our cottage, forming what is becoming a great tradition! Paul and I love it when someone likes the cottage as well as we do! The snow this year added a new dimension! We do appreciate how nice you leave the cottage as well.Oh, by the way, you are signed up for next year!!

3 Reviews

5

based on 3 traveler reviews

New tradition: Thanksgiving at this great cottage

5 of 5

We have had our last 2 thanksgiving vacations here and it has been great. Great cottage, great views and great fireplace. Maxine and Paul are also great. We can't wait till next Thanksgiving. Sign us up please.

Submitted: Dec 13, 2014

Stayed: Nov 2014

Source:
Vacation Rentals, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thanks Jay! It's always a pleasure having your Thanksgiving group at our cottage, forming what is becoming a great tradition! Paul and I love it when someone likes the cottage as well as we do! The snow this year added a new dimension! We do appreciate how nice you leave the cottage as well.Oh, by the way, you are signed up for next year!!

Wonderful Little House

5 of 5

This is a wonderful little house! Very clean and has everything you need for a week away from home. The area is very quite and we so enjoyed our time away from our busy life. A little piece of heaven!! We will be back some day!

Submitted: Nov 4, 2013

Stayed: Oct 2013

Source:
Vacation Rentals, from HomeAway

Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children

Owner's Response: Thank you for the very nice review. We try our best to make our cottage your home during your stay with us. We think it's a little piece of heaven as well! Come again!

Perfect Mini-Moon

5 of 5

Where do I begin! This was the perfect location for a two night mini-moon after a busy wedding weekend in Maine. We had our two dogs with us so we needed a pet friendly home and wanted to be on a part of the lake that was a little less built up. The owners were amazing! Not only did they stay up and wait for us to arrive after 10pm but they supplied us with EVERYTHING we needed and LOVED the dogs even our young puppy who barked every time he saw them (with his tail-wagging of course)

The house was adorable, could comfortably with 2-3 couples. Clean, updated kitchen and bath, laundry and tv with cable if you needed it. Also wifi. Surrounding area had great little towns with hidden gem restaurants and it was close to all of the wineries on that lake and only a 15min drive to the larger seneca lake.

Did i mention the VIEWS!! Amazing, great dock and boat house to relax at, a beach area that was mostly small pebbles but the water was clear and clean.

Located in the heart of the Cayuga Wine Trail, the nearest (Lucas Vineyards) 1 mile

away, and 20 minutes from the Seneca Wine Trail. Many nice restaurants are associated with the wineries. Two great golf courses 10 minutes away. Many activities in Ithaca associated with Cornell and Ithaca College, Hangar Theater and other theaters, close to many state parks with beautiful gorges, Taughannock State Park is only 7 miles away, hiking trails, nature centers near by. Extraordinary and huge Ithaca Farmer's Market is 1/2 hour away, with many local produce stands nearby. All water activities can begin at your doorstep if you have the equipment. Paddleboats, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards are available to rent 2 miles away. Cornell Plantations and Ornithology Lab within a half hour. Tours available most times of the year.

A National Forest is 20 minutes away with many hiking trails. Cayuga Lake is perfect for all water activities, swimming, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, etc.

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

Pet Fee
$50

Cornell Law and Ithaca College graduation weekends 2015 available. Contact owner for rates, also for Christmas and New Years. $300 of 50% deposit due within 10 days to hold reservation, remainder of deposit due within 60 days. The paved road leading to cottage is well maintained in winter so off season is a great time on the lake - a quiet get-away! Relax by the fire or go skiing!

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Meals

Guests provide their own meals

Notes:

Kitchen completely updated - see pictures, with all large appliances, stove/oven, refrigerator/freezer with icemaker, microwave, dishwasher and many small appliances, ie coffee maker, blender, etc. Large dining room table, seats at least 8 and overlooks Cayuga Lake.
Washer/dryer on premises, large screen HDTV with satellite, dvd/vcr player, cd player with stereo, and gas grill, patio furniture.
There is a large dock with mooring whips to tie up a boat.
The shore is gradual for excellent swimming in a huge, 40 mile by 3 mile lake pool called Cayuga Lake. Owner furnishes linens and towels, all you need to bring is your own food and clothes! Wi-Fi available and free.